Monday, July 22, 2013

Events: Honey ale, goat for dinner and more

I like to imagine that somewhere out there, some guy just said, "Man, I wonder what's going on in the next couple weeks in the local food and drink world — the cool stuff I may not want to miss?"

And aside from the fact that my imagination clearly sucks, I dedicate the following heads-ups to that guy. Even if I know deep down he's not real.

Let's begin:

• Our area Rock Bottom released a new summer honey ale last week that's made with local honey from Schmidt Apiaries. A call to the restaurant confirmed that supplies should hold out until late August, which is when a list of summer specials on the food menu will also expire. Those eats include a habanero shrimp appetizer and a Cabo Mahi (Mahi) served with pineapple pico relish.

• The Warehouse will host a five-course Pinot Noir dinner this Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Seats are $60 plus tax/tip, and here's a look at the menu: menu.pdf

• On Saturday, July 27, from noon to 3 p.m., Bliss Bakery will host its second annual community celebration event, this year renamed "Community Rises" in honor of both the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires. A Whoopie Pie eating contest will be held along with prize giveaways, kids activities and other food-centric happenings — all to raise money for Care & Share Food Bank. Everything will take place in the Rockrimoon Safeway Plaza.